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Rated: 18+ · Book · Women's · #1649240
Gratitude breaks the spell of Writers Block
Staring at a blank page is like staring into a snowfield. The snow, untouched by civilization and unmarked by living creatures, blinds you for a few minutes, it glistens reflecting subtle shades of pure white and rainbows at odd angles. If you stare at the snow too long, you get lost in the interplay of light and shadow.

As the day wears on, you become awestruck at the beauty of the snow's perfection. You marvel at the way an oak tree cast its ebony shadow across the pure white snow. You watch the tree's shadow change, grow and shrink, as Earth turns and the sun moves from morning to evening. If you stand out in the snow too long without moving, you risk snow bite or freezing.

If you are fortunate, a red fox will walk across your line of sight. The fox will leave his footprints written in the snowfield. As you watch the fox move, the spell holding you in one spot staring at the snow is broken. You are free to go inside out of the cold and out of danger.


I must say,
writing 500 words a day
isn't difficult,
unless I'm attempting to write
on a single subject.

On Monday, October 28, 2013, I began posting my weekly goals at "Weekly Goals" Open in new Window.. On Tuesday, October 29, 2013 I began keeping track of may accomplished goals in this journal.

"O SON OF BEING! Bring thyself to account each day ere thou art summoned to a reckoning;
for death, unheralded, shall come upon thee and thou shalt be called to give account for thy deeds."
Bah'u'll'h The Hidden Words of Bah'u'll'h, Part I.'From the Arabic, #31, page 11

'Heinlein's Rules for Writers

         Rule One: You Must Write
         Rule Two: Finish What Your Start
         Rule Three: You Must Refrain From Rewriting, Except to Editorial Order
         Rule Four: You Must Put Your Story on the Market
         Rule Five: You Must Keep it on the Market until it has Sold'
Robert A. Heinlein

It is enjoined upon every one of you to engage in some form of occupation, such as crafts, trades and the like. We have graciously exalted your engagement in such work to the rank of worship unto God, the True One. Ponder ye in your hearts the grace and the blessings of God and render thanks unto Him at eventide and at dawn. Waste not your time in idleness and sloth. Occupy yourselves with that which profiteth yourselves and others. Thus hath it been decreed in this Tablet from whose horizon the day-star of wisdom and utterance shineth resplendent.
Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah Revealed After the Kitab-i-Aqdas, Pages 21-29: gr 32

I changed the way I did entries in this book several times. Beginning on March 21, 2018 the entries will cover the topics of spiritual, inspirational, and religions. However, the genres it will be under are Women's, Inspirational, and Spiritual with a tag of Religious.
October 19, 2023 at 12:17pm
October 19, 2023 at 12:17pm
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Istijlál (Majesty) 4 ʻIlm (Knowledge) 180 B.E. - Thursday, October 19, 2023

On the third thankful Thursday in October 2023,
         I am thankful ...
                   *BulletV* ...for receiving 3 achivement badges
Merit Badge in cNotes [Click For More Info] For Sending a Community Note (cNote). Merit Badge in Reviewing Requested [Click For More Info] For Completing a Requested Review. Merit Badge in Reviewing Request [Click For More Info] For Making a Review Request.

                   *BulletV* ...that "In the Heart of Melody" Open in new Window. was featured in "Fantasy Newsletter (October 18, 2023)" Open in new Window.
                   *BulletV* ...for the chocolate covered breakfast pastry I had with my coffee this morning.
                   *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America Checking account is not overdrawn.
                   *BulletV* ...for the banana and orange juice I had for breakfast.

Istijlál (Majesty) 11 ʻIlm (Knowledge) 180 B.E. - Thursday, October 26, 2023

                   *BulletV* ...for the awardcon I received for "Scent Of The Rain - WC: 44" Open in new Window..

                   *BulletV* ...that I received a 2024 wall calendar when I went to the food bank on Tuesday, October 24.
                   *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed hot coffee on this beautiful autumn morning.
                   *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn.
                   *BulletV* ...for the apple I had with my coffee this morning.
                   *BulletV* ...that my youngest brother and his wife had a lot of food delivered from Walmart
October 12, 2023 at 12:41pm
October 12, 2023 at 12:41pm
#1057238
Istijlál (Majesty) 16 Mas͟híyyat (Will) 180 B.E. - Thursday, October 12, 2023

On the second Thankful Thursday in August 2023,
         I am thankful ...
                   *BulletV* ...for the merit badge I received on 10/8/23.
Merit Badge in WDC Media Prompt [Click For More Info] Thank you for your participation in the 48-HOUR CHALLENGE: " Look What You Made Me Do by Taylor Swift " Media Prompt hosted by [Link To User support] October 2023! We appreciate that you tackled this challenge... *^*Smile*^* *^*Thumbsupl*^*

There are probably a number of other things I am or should be thankful for; however, at this moment I can't think of any. It's been a long day and, thankfully, I accomplished some house work. I'm going to let it go at that.
October 5, 2023 at 12:29pm
October 5, 2023 at 12:29pm
#1056808
Istijlál (Majesty) 9 Mas͟híyyat (Will) 180 B.E. - Thursday, October 5, 2023

On the first Thankful Thursday in October 2023,
         I am thankful ...
                   *BulletV* ...for the merit badge I received between 9/29/23 and 10/5/23.
Merit Badge in You Are Stronger [Click For More Info] You're amazing! Merit Badge in Blog City [Click For More Info] Impressive! Merit Badge in tracker [Click For More Info] I present my Kudos to You exclusive badge in recognition of the help you have given me in reviewing my work. I have used some of your ideas as I built my portfolio. I appreciate you. Kudos to you! tracker Merit Badge in Halloween Groundhog [Click For More Info] Thank you for being a member of The Highly Secret Groundhog Association Merit Badge in WDC Media Prompt [Click For More Info] Thank you for your participation in the 48-HOUR CHALLENGE: " Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen " Media Prompt hosted by [Link To User support] September 2023! We appreciate that you tackled this challenge... *^*Smile*^* *^*Thumbsupl*^* Merit Badge in Taboo Words [Click For More Info] Congratulations for completing a year of [Link To Item #2109126] . I know, you completed it in January. This chocolate emporium gift has taken a while to complete. But, good things come to those who wait. So, here is my exclusive Taboo Words MB for your final slice of chocolate cake. Rachel

                   *BulletV* ...that we received a small watermelon from the Food Bank when I went on October 3.
                   *BulletV* ...for fresh brewed hot coffee on this beautiful Autumn morning.
                   *BulletV* ...that my Bank of America checking account is not overdrawn this week.
                   *BulletV* ...for the doughnut holes I had to go with my coffee this morning.,
                   *BulletV* ...that I can access the sacred scriptures of other religions through The Literature Network's religious page http://www.online-literature.com/religious.php.
                   *BulletV* ...for the authentic English translations of the Baha'i sacred scriptures.


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